Stocking stuffers

Stockings are the bane of my existence. Somehow, those little trinkets that fill the stockings at my house end up costing me a fortune. Who knew travel lotion, gift cards and giant chocolate Santas could ring up at Target, Wal-Mart or other big-box stores at such high prices? Of course, I am helping Santa fill stockings for my husband, son, daughter and, yes, my puppy, Coco. So even trinkets add up.

Thankfully, a big fat orange to fill the toe of said stockings has become a tradition, so that helps. Still, I can’t give up the filled-to-the-brim stockings on Christmas morning. It is the very last thing my family opens, and we all love the personalized goodies that fill our stockings.

Add a fun treat to the stocking for your tween or teen. Color Me (in violet, teal, neon and pink) professional temporary hair color that washes out. $12 at The Cosmetic Market in Cool Springs, at the Hill Center and Opry Mills.

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Cathi Aycock

Shopping Diva Cathi Aycock knows Nashville shopping, yes. But she is also about finding the perfect pair of jeans, the best place for girlfriends to meet for drinks, the latest retail opening, a fast and easy party plan. Life, style, fashion, everything you crave.